Roughly 10 million Americans, are concerned with the pain they have from colorectal issues like hemorrhoids. There are many reasons we may have rectal pain, and most of them are not that serious, but there are some symptoms which indicate when to see a colorectal specialist for rectal pain.
A Sensitive Area
The anal region of our body is a tremendously sensitive area. The tissue in our rectum and anal area, which helps remove waste from our body, is easily damaged and inflamed due to the blood vessels that surround both areas.
The rectum is part of the digestive system that begins at the bottom of the large intestine and ends at the anus. We experience rectal pain mostly when we sit, walk, or during bowel movements.
Many Causes for Rectal Pain
Many of the causes for rectal pain are not serious, and some can be treated at home with remedies like taking a warm bath, sitting on a cushion, or taking pain relief medications. Monitor how long the pain lasts. If it goes away in just a few days, no need to see a doctor.
If the pain lasts longer than a few days or comes back, and if it becomes severe, you should see a colorectal specialist like Colorectal Surgical Associates of Kansas City for a diagnosis. If there is bleeding involved, make an appointment as soon as possible.
Some patients self diagnose thinking they have hemorrhoids, but in fact the problem is early cancer symptoms. It is always better to be diligent about rectum pain rather than ignore it.
See Colorectal Surgical Associates of Kansas City for Rectal Pain When…
Having your rectal pain evaluated early can make the treatment easier and more successful.
Make an appointment with the following symptoms:
- Pain that does not respond to at-home treatments
- When bowel routines change
- If there is bleeding
- If you have hemorrhoids containing blood clots and there is significant pain
Don’t wait to visit an ER if you have serious bleeding or pain that’s accompanied by fever, chills and a discharge. In this case you should have someone take you to the ER.
The fact is, you don’t need to suffer with rectum pain when your colorectal specialist can diagnose the problem and treat it quickly. Why wait?
Contact Colorectal Surgical Associates of Kansas City at (816) 941-0800 if you are experiencing rectal pain or if you need to schedule a colonoscopy.